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Medical Detox Vs. Home Withdrawal

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Addiction is not an easy thing to fix for people. Substances like alcohol and other drugs make a person feel good, and it chemically makes the brain want that feeling again and again, leading to dependence.

Once a person becomes dependent or addicted to a substance like alcohol or methamphetamine, etc., it will be hard for them to stop. So, it is best for anyone to stop the second they think there might be a problem.

The sooner you break the habit, the better it is for you and your family.

When a person has suffered for some time of substance or alcohol abuse but now wants to break the habit and turn on a new leaf for the better, the first step is to stop the vice and go through detox.

You can detox in two ways.

  1. On your own via home withdrawal.
  2. With complete professional help via medical detox in a facility.

In this article, we will break down the pros and cons of each path and help you determine which is better for you.

We will answer the following.

  • What are the pros and cons of medical detox, and who will most benefit from it?
  • What are the pros and cons of home withdrawal, and who will most benefit from it?
  • Which is better - medical detox or home withdrawal?

But before we dive in, remember that substance and alcohol abuse come on different levels. Some people do things severely, and some make the habit too casually to seem to cause damage.

However, the fact that you are reading this article means that you or someone you know has a problem that is resulting in at least one dangerous thing like bad behavior, financial unwellness, proneness to accidents, etc.

Take the rest of the info with this in mind.

Home Withdrawal

Home withdrawal can mean that you are doing it alone at home or are being assisted by an accountable loved one or friend. At the same time, you can have regular sessions with a physician and a therapist as an outpatient.

Pros

  • Costs significantly less than when entering yourself into a facility.
  • You have more freedom to do your regular job (if you can).
  • You will be in the comfort of your own home and will not have to adjust.

Cons

  • You have more freedom to return to your habit or acquire a new bad one to cope with.
  • You will be in the comfort of your own home and not be monitored - you can do anything, including cheat.
  • Taking your time can mean going back and forth with the habit and experience a long-battled yo-yo with abuse.
  • You are easily exposed to the company, stressors, triggers, and reasons why you would be drinking or taking drugs.
  • DIY with no aftercare risks you going back to abuse.
  • If you have a severe withdrawal symptom, you might die without immediate help.

Who will benefit from home withdrawal?

  • People who are not severely addicted  - make sure that you visit a doctor to help you determine this, as you cannot say this for yourself.
  • A person who is not at any point having withdrawal syndrome.

Medical Detox

Medical detox means that you will be enrolled in a facility away from your home, where you will be helped by medical professionals during your detox period. In this situation, you will have 24/7 assistance and monitoring and on-call medical attention.

Pros

  • You will have 24/7 monitoring by health professionals in the facility.
  • You will have on-call medical and psychological attention.
  • You will have in-house check-ups, therapy, diagnosis, and medication.
  • You will be given medicine to help you manage your withdrawal syndrome symptoms.
  • You won’t have a severe withdrawal syndrome reaction.
  • You will be away from stressors, triggers, and tempting company.
  • You will benefit from aftercare that will help you be sober permanently.
  • The cost is justified by long-lasting sobriety.

Cons

  • More expensive than home withdrawal or outpatient detox.
  • You will be away from your home for a while and have to adjust.

Who will benefit from medical detox in a professional facility?

  • Anyone experiencing any level of alcohol or drug addiction, dependence, or abuse
  • A person who is highly a candidate of withdrawal syndrome
  • People who failed cessation the first time
  • People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have underlying mental illnesses at the same time.

So, which is better?

Home withdrawal is only good with the advice of a health professional. Before trying to do things on your own, go to a doctor and have a physical checkup to see if you will have severe reactions or not.

For many people, withdrawal symptoms are not a problem, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

On the other hand,nothing can go wrong with addiction detox in a facility. Whatever level of drug or alcohol abuse you are coming from, it will be the best option that reduces risks and guarantees effective detoxification.

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